From Prague to Fiji, to celebrating a special occasion closer to home at a two Michelin star restaurant, Gloucester players have been making the most of some downtime over the latest free weekend before the season begins.

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Matt Kvesic stag do

Gloucester trio Henry Trinder, Henry Purdy and Tom Savage were among those in Prague for Matt Kvesic’s stag do at the weekend.

Kvesic will be back at Kingsholm on September 1 with new club Exeter after leaving Gloucester at the end of last season and the flanker is now preparing for married life.

Savage posted a picture of the stag group together looking like they were having a good time at a bar in the Czech Republic capital.

It appears as though the group also enjoyed some shooting practice among other activities with Henry Purdy fancying himself as a solider as he posed with a rifle.

On the other side of the world…

Matt Scott has been enjoying a well-deserved break in Fiji after a fine first season with Gloucester followed by Scotland’s summer tour, where he played in their stunning win over Australia.

He posted a picture with his partner in Tokoriki Island and will join up with the Gloucester squad later this month.

Proud Lion

The British and Irish Lions tour came to an end on Saturday with the 15-15 draw against New Zealand at Eden Park.

Greig Laidlaw, who will now join Clermont Auvergne ahead of the 2017-18 season after captaining Gloucester last season, did not play in the Test series but made six appearances during the tour and reflected on the “incredible experience.”

Happy Anniversary to the Hibbards

Meanwhile, a little closer to home Gloucester’s 2016-17 Player of the Season Richard Hibbard celebrated his 10-year anniversary with wife Louise by taking her to a Tom Kerridge restaurant.

They went to the Hand and Flowers in Marlow, a two Michelin star pub and Gloucester-born Kerridge said: “Pleased we could get you in chief!! Happy anniversary!”

Hibbard was clearly pleased with the choice and replied: “Big thanks for getting me in. Honestly food was stunning and services was class.”